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NEWSROOM * CIRCULATION * ADVERTISING
Friday
July 2009
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» Shorewood joins task force on Internet crimes against children
» Shorewood smoking ban to be celebrated in bar
» Marquette University High School honor rolls now online
» Shorewood High School honor roll now online
» North Shore firefighters rescue resident from burning building
» Fire reported in Shorewood apartment complex
» School District increasing athletic fees
» Donations to be used for Lake Bluff basketball court
» No signs of foul play found in Shorewood teen's death
» Village seeks input from shoppers
» Capital budget proposed for Fire Department
» New water park opens Saturday at Lincoln Park
» Debate over gardens will have to wait
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Fourth of July festivities abound
There will be something for everyone as North Shore communities celebrate Independence Day with parades, fireworks, carnivals and much more.
Debate over gardens growing
Some Shorewood residents are running afoul of village regulations that prevent them from planting certain types of plants in their front yards and on parkways.
From NOW Newspapers
- Sports Wrapups: July 2
- Fourth of July festivities abound
- Police officers honored for acts of heroism
- Debate over gardens growing
- Subcommittee will tackle Shorewood's gardening issues
- Sports Wrapups: June 25
- Shorewood school district sees deficit
- Village aflutter with butterfly art
- A changing of the guard
- Communities mull NSFD capital budget fund
Police News
Recent police reports from the North Shore police departments
Going Prices
Recent home sales in Shorewood
Around the Town
Our picks from the Community Calendar
Glendale Days
Date: Thursday through Sunday, July 2-5
Most events will be held at Kletzsch Park, 6560 N. Milwaukee River Parkway. Activities include music, carnival rides and more.
Green Bay Packers football camp
Date: Monday July 6
First day of week-long tackle prep camp for 6- to 14-year-olds; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, 10729 W. Freistadt Road, Mequon; www.packerscamps.com.
• Shorewood Police Department
• Shorewood Public Library
• Shorewood School District
• Shorewood Recreation and Community Services Department
Visit our complete list of Shorewood Links.
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- Milwaukee Fire Bell Club
- Fireworks Safety from the North Shore Fire Department
- A Sustainable Departure for a Shorewood Gas Station
- Marquette honors Shorewood resident with Young Scholar Award
- Shorewood Players 42nd Street Sparkles
- Find out More about the Northshore Book Coop on July 1
- Historic Kilbourntown House in Estabrook Park open for free tours
- Free Resources for Shorewood-Area Smokers Who Want to Quit
- Rep. Pasch Announces Town Hall Meetings
- Free Session & Portrait for your Costumed Child... this Saturday in honor of Butterflies in Flight
From local celebrations to school events to family gatherings, share your visual memories with the rest of the community.
Local residents weigh in on what's happening in the community.
If you'd like to share your opinions with your neighbors, consider becoming a Community Voices blogger. Get started today.
This is Shorewood: Village President Guy Johnson shares his thoughts about why Shorewood is a great place to live, work and play.
Marquette salutes
local honor students
Marquette University and ShorewoodNOW.com are proud to salute the outstanding students who have made the honor rolls at our local schools. Click on a student's name for a printable honor roll certificate. Go to the honor rolls page.
Fun on the Fourth
Shorewood's Independence Day parade begins at 3:30 p.m. at the corner of Oakland and Lake Bluff and ends at River Park on the corner of Oakland and Edgewood. It features walkers, bike riders, stroller pushers, dog walkers, bands, clowns, floats and more. Evening activities at Atwater Park begin at 6 p.m. and include face painting, live bluegrass music, a flag ceremony and fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Check out NOW's preview of North Shore events
MilwaukeeMoms.com: Metro area Fourth events
Gilda's Club Woof 'n Hoof
Pets and people will play together at one fun community event to benefit Gilda's Club Southeastern Wisconsin, Saturday, August 1st, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Join in a 1.0 or 2.5 mile walk through Shorewood. Fun family and pet activities will follow! For more information on the event, registration information, or to make a donation online, please visit the Gilda's Club website or call 414-962-8201, ext. 102.
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Beat the heat
If you are looking for a place to cool off this summer, check out this MilwaukeeMoms.com listing of local pools and beaches.
NOW All-Suburban Softball
Greenfield's Shannon Butts has been named the All-Suburban Softball Player of the Year by the NOW staff and online voters. The junior went 15-6 on the mound and batted .482 to lead her team to a divisional title.
Profile: Softball duo a sister act
Coach of the Year: Jack of all trades
All-Suburban team: Profiles of each player
Shorewood Prep Sportlight
The sports season is in full swing at Shorewood High School and, if you're a prep sports fan, we've got you covered in track, softball and more!
Photo Gallery: Images from the season
Stories: NOW staff's prep coverage
Stories: JS Online's metro area prep coverage
Cheers and JeersNOW sports writer Steve Tietz gives his take on the prep sports scene:
Uptown, Upscale, UncommonThe Shorewood Business Improvement District reports what's up downtown:
Gas WatchFind out where the cheapest gas is being sold in Shorewood.
Family WatchdogUse the interactive map to see where sex offenders live and work in Shorewood.
Presidential campaign contributionsFind out how much your neighbors are giving to the candidates.
Data Warehouse: More searchable databases
Bridging the Gap
Concordia staffer
blogs during China trip
A group of students and faculty from Mequon-based Concordia University Wisconsin is spending time in China, and staffer Craig McCarthy is providing updates from the trip in his blog.
Latest post:
Cops Corner
Police Department blog
focuses on crime prevention
Five North Shore police departments are teaming up on a new blog that provides residents with the crime prevention and safety tips, and news about community service projects and events throughout the area.
Latest post:
On the SidelinesPeter Zuzga, NOW photojournalist, talks about shooting prep sports:
Adoptable AnimalsThe Wisconsin Humane Society profiles animals needing homes in its blog:
Your ParksFind out what's going on in your Milwaukee County parks:
Park PlaceThe Park People discuss their volunteer work with our county parks:
